Jeremy had $260 and Owen had some money at first. After Jeremy spent $63 and Owen spent 40% of his money, they had a total of $284 left. How much money did Owen have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Owen |
| Before |
$260 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $63 |
- 2 u |
| After |
$197 |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25 Amount that Jeremy had left
= 260 - 63
= $197
Total amount that Jeremy and Owen had left = 197 + 3 u
197 + 3 u = 284
3 u = 284 - 197
3 u = 87
1 u = 87 ÷ 3 = 29
Amount that Owen had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 29
= $145
Answer(s): $145
